JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
零 — zero
- Reading
- レイ・ぜろ・こぼ.す・こぼ.れる
- Meaning
- zero; spill; overflow; nothing; cipher
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
零 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is レイ・ぜろ・こぼ.す・こぼ.れる and it means zero; spill; overflow; nothing; cipher. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
零 appears in everyday japanese words such as 零 (zero), 零す (to spill) and 零点 (zero).
Japanese words containing 零
Frequently asked questions
What does 零 mean in Japanese?
零 means zero; spill; overflow; nothing; cipher in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 零 read?
零 is read レイ・ぜろ・こぼ.す・こぼ.れる. Reading it inside real words — 零 and 零す and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 零 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 零 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 零 in a word?
A common word containing 零 is 零 (れい) — "zero". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 零 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 零 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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